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Ohio Republicans Refuse To Add Biden To Ballot

U.S. President Joe Biden travels to Ohio

Ohio, the seventh most populous state in the United States, is facing a unique challenge in getting the sitting president on the ballot for the upcoming election. While the president typically appears on all 50 states' ballots, Ohio's ballot deadline fell before the nomination of Joe Biden at the Democratic National Convention in August.

Unlike Alabama, where Republican legislators changed the law to accommodate the ballot deadline issue, Ohio Republicans have so far refused to take similar action. They have linked the ballot deadline adjustment to an unrelated measure that aims to prohibit foreign funds in statewide ballot initiatives.

Democrats in Ohio are urging the legislature to simply tweak the deadline to allow Biden on the ballot without any additional conditions. With time running out, Republican Governor Mike DeWine has announced plans to call lawmakers back into session to address the issue.

DeWine has proposed resolving the foreign funding prohibition to break the gridlock and ensure Biden's name is included on the ballot. The situation has been described as ridiculous and absurd, with serious consequences if the deadline is not met.

While the outcome remains uncertain, officials from both parties are expressing confidence that Biden will ultimately be on the ballot in November. The urgency of the situation is clear, and all eyes are on Ohio as efforts are made to resolve the issue and ensure a smooth election process.

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